YHA Blaxhall

Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 2EA
YHA Blaxhall exterior

Overview

YHA Blaxhall is the ideal base for exploring everything that the Suffolk coast has to offer. Comfortable and inviting, this former school building is at the heart of the village. The hostel sits on the edge of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, one of the best areas for wildlife watching in Britain.

Cosy up with a book in our quiet lounge or relax on our garden picnic benches and enjoy being surrounded by flowers, should the weather be favourable.

This hostel is available on an Exclusive Hire basis only, so you'll get the entire place to yourself.

Why guests love YHA Blaxhall

  • Surrounded by countryside
  • Close to the beautiful Suffolk coast
  • Great for wildlife lovers

Accommodation at YHA Blaxhall

YHA Blaxhall lounge

Hire the whole place

With YHA Exclusive Hire, you can take the entire building for you and your group.

YHA Blaxhall dining room

Group bookings for 16+ guests

Let YHA take care of your stay with our group booking service.

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Things to do around YHA Blaxhall

Hostel facilities

  • 24-hour access after check-in
  • Ambulant accessible
  • Coach parking on premises
  • Contactless payments
  • Cycle store
  • Dining room
  • Free parking on premises
  • Games
  • Garden/grounds
  • Group meals
  • Highchair
  • Intermittent mobile coverage
  • Licensed bar
  • Medium garden/grounds
  • Minibus parking on premises
  • Outdoor seating
  • Self-catering kitchen
  • Shared drying room
  • Shared lounge
  • Shared TV
  • Sole use available
  • Water refill station
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • WiFi

Hostel need to know

Accommodation: This hostel is available on an Exclusive Hire basis only, so you'll get the entire place to yourself.

Licensed bar: This hostel has a licensed bar offering a range of alcohol and soft drinks. It is not possible for guests to bring their own alcohol, except when hiring the whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire.

Self-catering: This hostel is self-catering only. Guests have access to a kitchen.

Parking: There is parking at the hostel.

WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.

Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Blaxhall, except when hiring the whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.

YHA Blaxhall - Access Statement

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Location of YHA Blaxhall

YHA Blaxhall

Map references

OS Map:
156
OS Grid Ref:
TM369570
Lat/Lng:
52.160675, 1.461941

Contact information

Volunteering

Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone.  

The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions.

Find out more and apply to volunteer

History

The former national village school in Blaxhall opened in 1851, and the last child was admitted in January 1962.

Later that year, YHA bought the building and it opened as a YHA in August 1963. Major refurbishments begun to extend the hostel in order to provide more beds for the public.

The rise in capacity was reversed in 1987, from 48 beds to 40 beds, reflecting the new mood of the time to bring increased comfort and privacy, and encourage family hostelling.

Meet the team

Manager recommends: Our perfect day would be a trip to National Trust Sutton Hoo to explore the world of the Anglo Saxon Kings, fish and chips at Aldeburgh with a promenade up the beach to see the outstanding ‘Scallop Shell’ sculpture, ending with a wander round the nature reserve at RSPB Minsmere to see as many birds, deer and other wildlife as you could dream of. 

Snape Maltings is just two miles away. Snape has something for everyone, from art galleries and sculpture gardens to river boat trips and beautiful walks along the edge of the River Alde. Snape Maltings Concert Hall is home to the Aldeburgh Festival of music, founded by composer Benjamin Britten and tenor Peter Pears.

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